NYC violation resolution guides

HPD Class A covers non-hazardous conditions like minor peeling paint in units without young children. Here is what the class means and how owners typically close these out.

HPD Class B covers hazardous conditions like inadequate heat, hot-water failures, and significant pest infestations. Here is the timeline and how owners typically close them out.

HPD Class C covers immediately hazardous conditions — lead paint with a child under 6, no heat in winter, and serious mold. Here is the cure window and how owners typically close them out.

Local Law 31 requires XRF testing of lead-based paint in certain pre-1960 multiple dwellings, with a deadline long past for many buildings. Here is who is covered, what XRF is, and what happens after a positive result.

The Indoor Allergen Hazards Act (Local Law 55 of 2018) requires owners of multiple dwellings to inspect for and remediate mold and pest infestations annually. Here is what it means and how compliance typically looks.

DOB Class 1 covers immediately hazardous construction and building conditions — illegal construction, unsafe facades, and major egress defects. Here is the timeline and how owners typically close them out.

DOB Class 2 covers major but non-immediate violations — unregistered properties, local-law reporting failures, and many permit-related defects. Here is how the penalty and cure process works.

DOB Class 3 covers the lowest-severity DOB violations — often paperwork or minor site conditions. Here is what the tier covers, the penalty range, and the cure path.

The Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP / Local Law 11) requires a professional facade inspection every five years for buildings over six stories. Here is the cycle, the filing window, and what Unsafe vs. SWARMP means.

Local Law 84 requires covered buildings to benchmark energy and water use annually through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. Here is who is covered, the annual deadline, and how late-filing penalties work.

Local Law 87 requires covered buildings to perform an ASHRAE Level II energy audit and retro-commissioning once every ten years, filed as an Energy Efficiency Report. Here is the cycle, the filing, and penalties for late submission.

Local Law 97 — the centerpiece of the Climate Mobilization Act — sets building greenhouse-gas emissions limits that began in 2024 and tighten in 2030 and 2050. Here is who is covered, the compliance periods, and the annual reporting obligation.

ECB summonses are heard at OATH. Here is what to expect — the notice, appearing or defaulting, mitigation, penalties, and appeal.

FDNY inspects and certifies boilers and combustion equipment under the NYC Fire Code and FDNY rules. Here is what the inspection covers, typical findings, and how violations get closed.

A paid penalty does not close a violation — the Certificate of Correction does. Here is how the certification process works at HPD and DOB, who signs, and what dismissal depends on.